Friday, 23 September 2016

10 Foods That Promote Weight Loss

Foods that promote weight loss might seem too good to be trueâ€”after all, doesn’t nearly everything have calories? But some foods really can help you along your weight loss journey when you choose them over other options.

Here are 10 to add to your diet in moderation.

1. Apples

Research has shown that eating a fiber-filled apple before a meal can fill you up so you eat fewer calories. They’re also great at balancing blood sugar, which can help you make better snacking decisions because you won’t be desperate to get something in your belly quickly.

2. Brown rice

Much better for you than its white counterpart, brown rice has resistant starch, which is a healthy carb that helps boost metabolism and burn fat. It’s also very filling without tons of calories.

3. Eggs

Eat the whole thing, not just the whites. An egg’s filling protein stimulates a fat-burning hormone that helps stave off belly fat.

4. Salmon

Salmon’s lean protein and rich taste keep you feeling satisfied without unhealthy fats. It also has a ton of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart.

5. Oats

A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast has enough fiber to fight off snack cravings until lunchtime. Steel-cut and rolled oats are more filling than instant oats.

6. Chia seeds

These fiber-rich, omega-3-filled seeds absorb up to 20 times their weight in water, acting like little sponges that soak up sugar and balance blood sugar levels, making snack time less of a priority.

7. Red wine

The antioxidant found in red wine known as resveratrol helps prevent fat storage and boosts the amount of calories you burn for about 90 minutes after drinking it. Studies have also shown that moderate wine drinkers tend to have narrower waists and less belly fat than those who drink liquor.